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Trump

Trump Just Pardoned a Guy Who Wrote a Glowing Book About Him
“The traits that elevated Donald Trump to the White House are the traits of America,” the book began.
Rex Santus
5.16.19
immigration

Drug Cartels Are Preying on Migrants Stuck in Mexico
“I’m scared ... because I didn’t accept their offer, they are going to retaliate against me and my family”
Emily Green
5.16.19
immigration

A Toddler from Guatemala Is the 4th Child to Die in U.S. Custody Since December
It’s not clear when, exactly, the toddler got sick, and the death is still under investigation.
Tim Marcin
5.16.19
tech-power

Justin Trudeau Announces Plans to Fine Social Media Companies for Fake News
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced the planned "digital charter" to tackle online extremism, disinformation, and transparency, on Thursday.
Mack Lamoureux
5.16.19
Crime

Quebec Police Set Up Special Task Force to Deal With Latest Mob War
Experts say power struggles within the Sicilian Mafia and against rival factions like the Calabrian Ndrangheta are likely to end with more violence and police can do little to stop it.
Nick Rose
5.16.19
Entertainment

Please, No, Don't Give Kanye His Own 'Rick and Morty' Episode
Dan Harmon made the offer on Wednesday, but just... no.
River Donaghey
5.16.19
music premieres

Spencer Radcliffe and Everyone Else Chuckle at the Void on Their New Album
'Hot Spring,' the pastoral and gorgeous new LP from the Chicago songwriter and his band, explores the absurdity of mundane life.
Josh Terry
5.16.19
tech-science

Dead Whales Are Washing Up in Droves on California’s Beaches
Ten dead gray whales have been spotted at Bay Area beaches over the last two months.
Sarah Emerson
5.16.19
Rank Your Records

Scott Devendorf Ranks the National's Seven Stormy Rock Records
Ahead of their new album 'I Am Easy to Find,' the band's bassist reflects on their moving music, which has shown up on arena stages and in MMA movies.
Dan Ozzi
5.16.19
abortion

Missouri's Senate Just Passed Near-Total Abortion Ban with No Exception for Rape or Incest
So far this session, 14 bills that ban abortion in some way have been enacted.
Carter Sherman
5.16.19
Games Features

‘Project Hospital’ is A Great Way to Understand Our Broken Healthcare System
My father has run emergency rooms for years, but I didn't fully understand his job until we played a game together.
Ian Boudreau
5.16.19
Iran

A U.S. War With Iran Would Cause the World ‘Enormous Pain.’ Here's Why.
“Any conflict with Iran could escalate quickly and in a really uncontrolled way.”
Nick Miriello
David Gilbert
5.16.19
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